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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.29, 4,192.48 and 946.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.29, 4,192.48 and 946.38 is: 1,419.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.29 : 4,192.48 = 946.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.29/4,192.48 = 946.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.29x = 4,192.48 × 946.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.29x = 3,967,679.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,967,679.22/2,795.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.42

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